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Old 01-03-2018, 06:18 PM
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Post Engine covers – Drivers Side (continued)

The additional details needed for this cover are two notches to provide clearance for a fuel hose and supercharger intercooler coolant pipe. I marked and cut out openings and then verified the notched areas would provide adequate clearance.





Filler pieces are cut, formed to fit, and then welded in place. I used TIG with very proud beads on top and bottom surfaces to ensure there would be plenty of metal for a nice edge.



The two notches cleaned up nice after filing and metal finishing.



I then dressed out the welds on the remaining 3 corners and here’s the finished cover.



A final test fit to ensure it still fits well.



Here’s before…



… and after pictures with the new engine covers in place.



It’s amazing how a little bit for shaped sheet aluminum can really clean up a bunch of ugly bits on the top of an engine
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